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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Synthes Material Mix (Adjustable Cervical Distractor-Right, Matrix Distractor Rack, T-PAL Spacer Remover, Implant Inserter) Synthes Material Mix: Adjustable Cervical Distractor-Right is used to distract spine segment. Matrix Distractor Rack is used to distract the interbody disc space. T-PAL Spacer Remover is used to remove T-PAL spacer. Implant Inserter is used to insert the ProDisc implant.

Z-0393-2014

October 15, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
Event
Event 66551
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
approximately 44
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0393-2014

Official wording

Reason: One material batch used for production of the affected parts of the Synthes Material Mix were mixed in with an incorrect material with a lower than specified hardness and corrosion resistance.

Code information: part no. 396.396 (lot nos. T989765 and T989780), part no. 03.632.087 (lotT987270), part no. 03.812.005 (lot nos. T987734, T988931, and T987623), and part no. 03.820.129 (lot no. T988206).

Distribution pattern: Worldwided Distribution: USA (nationwide) including IL, MO, TX, WA and Internationally to Canada and Switzerland.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    One material batch used for production of the affected parts of the Synthes Material Mix were mixed in with an incorrect material with a lower than specified hardness and corrosion resistance.